Top cop sniffs out drugs
Constable George Manala has been awarded the Top Cop of the Month Award for five consecutive months.
A Bedfordview SAPS police officer is living proof that hard work pays off.
Constable George Manala has been awarded the Top Cop of the Month Award for five consecutive months.
The NEWS caught up with Manala at the police station.
Between April and August, Manala made 90 arrests, most of which were drug-related.
He said,” In April, I arrested 18 people, 10 of whom were in possession of drugs. In May, I made 23 arrests, 14 of which were drug-related. In June, I arrested 16 people, 12 of whom were in possession of drugs. Between July and August, I managed to arrest 33 suspects, 31 of whom were in possession of drugs.”
The Community Policing Forum (CPF) chairperson, Mr Gavin Henry, congratulated Const Manala on his hard work.
Lieutenant Colonel Ausker Pratt was among those who congratulated Const Manala and encouraged him to continue inspiring the rest of the officers to work harder.
Asked what advice he had for youngsters wishing to join the police force, Const Manala said, “Do not get into this job for the wrong reasons. Be passionate and prepared to serve the community.”
In five years’ time, Const Manala sees himself in a more senior position.
“I do not see myself doing anything else. Hopefully I will grow professionally until I become a General,” he added.
